Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University (MDSU), Ajmer, established on August 1, 1987, under the Rajasthan State Legislature, is a public state university named after the social reformer Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati. Recognized by UGC and accredited with a ‘B++’ grade by NAAC in 2017, MDSU is ranked 35th among public state universities by NIRF 2024. Spanning a 766-acre campus, MDSU operates through 13 schools, 26 teaching departments, and 436 affiliated colleges across Ajmer, Bhilwara, Nagaur, and Tonk districts, offering over 802 undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and doctoral programs in streams like Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Law, and Education. Popular courses include B.Sc., BBA, MBA, and M.Sc. MDSU B.Sc. Fees for 3 years ranges from INR 23,967–1,23,300. All details about courses and fee structure of MDSU are given below:
The table below lists MDSU fees for select courses along with their eligibility criteria:
Course Name | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
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B.A. (History, Political Science, Economics, Hindi, Sociology) | INR 3,600–30,000 | Passed 10+2 in any stream with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Admission based on merit via CBSE 12th/RBSE 12th. |
B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Food Science & Nutrition) | INR 23,967–1,23,300 | Passed 10+2 with PCM/PCB with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Admission based on merit via CBSE 12th/RBSE 12th or Rajasthan JET for specific specializations. |
B.Com | INR 3,600–30,000 | Passed 10+2 in any stream with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Admission based on merit via CBSE 12th/RBSE 12th. |
BBA | INR 45,000–95,550 | Passed 10+2 in any stream with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Admission based on merit via CBSE 12th/RBSE 12th. |
BCA | INR 95,550 | Passed 10+2 with Mathematics and 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Admission based on merit via CBSE 12th/RBSE 12th. |
B.Ed. | INR 56,460 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Must qualify state counseling or MDSU entrance test. |
B.P.Ed. | INR 27,860 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks and physical fitness. Must qualify Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and MDSU entrance test. |
B.F.A. (Painting, Applied Arts) | INR 15,940–33,000 | Passed 10+2 in any stream with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Admission based on merit via CBSE 12th/RBSE 12th. |
M.A. (History, Political Science, Economics, Hindi, Sociology) | INR 3,900 | Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Must qualify MDSU entrance test or merit-based admission. |
M.Sc. (Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Geography) | INR 700–1,44,000 | B.Sc. in relevant discipline with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Must qualify MDSU entrance test. |
M.Com | INR 12,800 | B.Com/BBA with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Must qualify MDSU entrance test or merit-based admission. |
MBA (Service Management, Dual Specialization) | INR 72,700 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Must qualify CAT, MAT, CMAT, or MDSU entrance test, followed by GD/PI. |
MCA | INR 33,500 | Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level with 50% marks. Must qualify MDSU entrance test or NIMCET. |
M.Tech (Computer Science) | INR 71,600 | B.Tech/B.E. in relevant field with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST). Must qualify GATE or MDSU entrance test. |
M.S.W. | INR 36,350 | Bachelor’s degree with 48% marks (43% for SC/ST). Admission based on merit or MDSU entrance test. |
M.Phil. (Economics, History, Food Science & Nutrition) | INR 10,000–30,000 | Master’s degree in relevant discipline with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST). Must qualify Admission Eligibility Test (AET). |
Ph.D. (Management, Computer Science, Economics, Law) | INR 4,500 | Master’s degree in relevant discipline with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST). Must qualify Research Entrance Test (RET), UGC-NET, or JRF, followed by interview. |
PG Diploma (Yoga, Cyber Security, Environmental Studies) | INR 15,940–34,900 | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks. Admission based on merit or MDSU entrance test. |
Certificate (Editing & Publishing, Yoga) | INR 7,000–30,208 | 10+2 or bachelor’s degree, depending on the course. Admission based on merit or MDSU entrance test. |
Hostel and mess charges at MDSU are given in the table below:
Particulars | Single Room | Double Sharing | Triple Sharing |
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Hostel Charges | INR 10,000 | INR 8,000 | INR 6,000 |
Mess Charges | INR 18,000 | INR 18,000 | INR 18,000 |
Other Charges | INR 3,000 | INR 3,000 | INR 3,000 |
Total Fees | INR 31,000 | INR 29,000 | INR 27,000 |
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum aggregate of 50%, valid score in any national-level management entrance exam (CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT) | |
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) | 10+2 education from a recognized board, minimum aggregate of 50% in relevant subjects (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology) | |
B.C.A. (Bachelor of Computer Applications) | 10+2 education from a recognized board, minimum aggregate of 50%, studied Mathematics as a compulsory subject | |
M.Sc. (Master of Science) | Bachelor's degree in the relevant field from a recognized university, minimum of 50% marks | |
B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, minimum of 50% aggregate marks, completed a teacher training program recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), qualified in the entrance examination conducted by the university or any other recognized authority. | |
M.A. (Master of Arts) | Bachelor's degree in the relevant field, Minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university, Entrance exam (if required) | |
M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, Minimum 55% aggregate marks, Valid GATE score, Qualified in the university's entrance examination | |
Post Graduate Diploma | Undergraduate degree from a recognized university, Minimum aggregate of 50%, Valid score in the entrance exam | |
M.Com. (Master of Commerce) | Bachelor's degree in Commerce or a related field, Minimum aggregate of 50% | |
Certificate | 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board, minimum percentage requirement specified by the university, relevant work experience, proficiency in a particular subject | |
M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications, Computer Science, or any related field, Minimum 50% aggregate marks, Valid score in entrance exam, Age criteria | |
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | Master's degree in a relevant field, Minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA, Qualify in the entrance examination, Valid score in UGC-NET or CSIR-NET, Prior research experience, Publications in reputed journals | |
M.Ed. (Master of Education) | Bachelor's degree in Education (B.Ed) or a related field, Minimum of 50% aggregate marks, Qualified in the entrance exam | |
M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) | Master's degree in the relevant discipline, Minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade, Clear the entrance examination | |
LL.M. (Master of Law) | LLB degree from a recognized university, minimum of 50% marks, qualify the entrance exam | |
Master of Social Work | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum aggregate of 50% | |
M.Lib. (Master of Library Sciences) | Bachelor's degree in Library Science or a related field, minimum percentage criteria set by the university. |